Species profile
Atlantic brief squid
Lolliguncula brevis
At a glance
Atlantic brief squid (Lolliguncula brevis) is an IUCN Data Deficient octopus/squid present across the CatchRules coverage area but without species-specific bag, size, or season rules tracked in our regulatory dataset.
Confirmed by 492 research-grade iNaturalist observations, with South Carolina, Texas, and Virginia the top jurisdictions by observation count.
Notable details
- Rarely exceeds 4 inches (10 cm) in mantle length — tiny even for a squid.
- Tolerates low salinity better than most squid, thriving in estuaries and shallow coastal bays.
- Lives only about 1 year, reproducing rapidly to compensate for its short lifespan.
- Its short, rounded fins give it a stubby, compact silhouette compared to longer-finned squid.
Where Atlantic brief squid are seen
Background
Lolliguncula brevis, or the Atlantic brief squid, is a small species of squid in the Loliginidae family. It is found in shallow parts of the western Atlantic Ocean.
Background excerpt adapted from Wikipedia's Atlantic brief squid article (CC BY-SA). Visit Wikipedia for the full entry.
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